Immediately after birth, the baby begins to learn about the world. And if in the first weeks and months his efforts are limited only to studying his body, then, growing up, he begins to take more active actions. With such a level of curiosity, undeveloped motor skills and still unstable balance, the baby can be in danger at every step, which can lead to various injuries.
Not so long ago, children were more likely to experience various troubles in practice - hands on a hot oven, fingers in sockets, falling from a crib, and many other actions that cause sad parents' memories. Today, among the range of children's products, you can find tools that greatly simplify life and ensure safety.
Guardrail for children
Newly made mothers, unfortunately, do not always succeed in vigilantly walking after their baby, as many other things are involved in their fragile shoulders, which are related to cooking, cleaning the apartment, caring for the spouse and other children. Therefore, there is a need to limit access to possibly dangerous premises for him, such as a bathroom, kitchen, stairs. For this purpose, a protective fence for children has been specially created, which blocks the way for young travelers to the territory not prepared for games.
Safety gate
These mechanisms are used not only to limit the unauthorized access of the baby to the rooms, representing a possible danger for him, but also to protect against pets entering the room. Naturally, the role of animals in the formation of a sense of responsibility is great, but still it is undesirable for pets to be alone with children.
When choosing a fence for children, it is necessary to determine in what circumstances and where they will be used, since these devices can have different methods of attachment and design. In addition, in the manufacture of various materials are used - metal, wood and plastic. So that the child could not enter the flight of stairs, specialized gates are installed that do not allow to get up or down. They should be easily opened by an adult and not damage interior items.
Varieties of fencing
A security system with a fixed width is mounted in the doorways, so they must be fully sized. They serve only to block the exit and entry. Such gates are mounted on suction cups, hinges, or using spacers. At the same time, a fence for children with loop fastening implies their constant use in one opening. Other options can be moved around the rooms, allowing the child to explore all the safe areas.
The folding option is used for frequent trips to relatives, friends or to the cottage. They are easy to install in the doorway and, if necessary, fold them in a neat accordion, which takes up little space and allows you to transport the car with you.
In operation, sliding fences with adjustable width are more convenient. They are used when closing a flight of stairs, a door to a balcony or a doorway with a large width. It is possible to expand some types of fences by adding new sections, purchased separately or present in the kit. Such a barrier can easily be transformed into a room partition. So you can give your child space for safe games, as well as limit the approach to specific places in the room, for example, to a computer and other equipment.
To ensure safety on the stairs, auxiliary elements on balusters are used. The distance between them is often too large for the child, so he can fall from a height, crawling through them. In this case, pads are used, as an alternative, ropes are used to tie elements to increase safety.
Multifunctional fence for children
Present in the composition of this device 6 sections, and its use is possible in various variations. Such a partition can be an excellent barrier to prevent entry into the room or a safe screen in front of the fireplace. If you close all sections together and put on the floor a thick mat, often included in the kit, a convenient playpen will come out. In addition, there are special canopies for such partitions, which are installed on top to get a house in which the child will play on the street.
Safe sleep
Gradually, the baby becomes cramped in the crib, and he moves to an ordinary berth. This is where the bed guard for children comes to the rescue, designed to protect against accidental fall, as the child does not immediately begin to feel the edges. There are universal protective sides, with mounts under the mattress or to the side of the bed, on a plastic, wooden or metal frame.
Some fences can be bent to pick up the baby in his arms or replace linen, while others are fixed only in an upright position. They can be located anywhere: closer to the head of the bed or in the middle. There are also folding options that are convenient for trips.
What you need to pay close attention
When choosing a fence for children in the apartment, it is advisable to verify the presence of an indicator that reports the correct installation. It will show if its width fits the blocked opening.
In certain models, there is a crossbar at the floor level, which is undesirable, since you can stumble over it when walking with a baby. The convenience of opening the sash is also important, it should be easy to open with one hand and preferably in both directions. Some models have a door with automatic closing, so you don’t have to worry about it being left open. You can make a fence for a child with their own hands, but it will require caution in the formation of the design and selection of materials, they must be environmentally friendly and safe, as a little researcher will surely taste them. Every detail should be absolutely smooth without any burrs or nicks. Otherwise, the baby may get hurt.